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zygapophysis Definition

zyga·pophy·sis (zig′ə päfə sis, zī′gə-)

noun pl. zygapophyses -·ses′ (-sēz′)

any of the processes of the neural arch of a vertebra by which it articulates with an adjacent vertebra

Etymology: ModL < Gr zygon, yoke + apophysis

Related Forms:

  • zygapophyseal zyg′·ap′o·phys′·eal (zig′ap′ə fizē əl) adjective

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